"Explore effective closed guard techniques in submission grappling with lessons on scissor sweeps, Kimura traps, and the guillotine chase at Clubb Chimera." Submission Grappling Closed guard can become a trap for the person on the bottom if they only learn it as a list of moves. Close the legs. Pull the arms. Try a sweep. Try a submission. Reset when it fails. That is not how I want a beginner to understand it. Hour three of my private client’s second Submission Grappling cou

In the world of submission grappling, mastering the turtle position can significantly influence the outcome of a match. During our fifth hour of training with my clients, we took a close look at this position, honing in on weight sensitivity and distribution. This session was not only about learning the mechanics of the turtle position but about grasping the nuances that can either lead to victory or leave an opening for a counterattack.